Sony VPCS1 User Manual

VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive

IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START

Replacement Instructions

These easy instructions are intended to guide you through the replacement process.

 Before you begin, place your notebook computer on a clean or covered surface to avoid

* Sony is not responsible for damage caused by incorrect handling of the notebook computer.

damage to the computer's case.*

 Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions:

o Hold parts by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible. o Do not walk around excessively as this promotes static build-up.

 Before you begin, remove any jewelry you may be wearing to prevent scratches to the surface

of your notebook computer.*

 The appearance of the electronic components shown in the illustrations may be different from

the components shipped. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions.

Battery

Optical Disk Drive

Hard Drive Door

Prepare the Computer

CAUTION: Make sure the computer is turned off, the lid is closed, and the AC Adapter is disconnected. Failure to do so can result in damage to the computer.

Step 1. Place the computer upside

down on a protected surface with the front edge facing you.

Lift to remove

Remove the Battery Pack

Step 2.

1) Slide the left battery tab to the unlock position.

2) With your right thumb, slide the right battery tab to the left and hold.

Lift the battery with your left thumb using the notch at the bottom.

Hard Drive Door

ODD Removal

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Step 3. Using the enclosed magnetic

screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws securing the Hard Drive Door.

Put aside the Hard Drive Door Screws to re-secure the Hard Drive Door later in the procedure.

Steps 3-8)

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VPCS1 Series Optical Disk Drive

Step 4.

Step 5.

Step 6

Step 7.

Step

Replacement Instructions

Slide the Hard Drive Door away

from the unit, and lift to remove.

Insert the enclosed screwdriver in the notch exposing the ODD Bracket (metal). Push to remove the ODD.

Locate the Optical Disk Drive

(ODD) Bay.

Carefully remove the ODD from

the unit.

Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the (2) screws securing the ODD Bay.

Put aside the ODD Bay screws for later in the procedure.

ODD Disassembly

(Steps 9-11)

Identify the (4) side screws that secure the ODD brackets to the ODD.

Remove the screws &

brackets.

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screws as shown above, and then set the old ODD aside.

Arrange the brackets &

ODD Assembly

(Steps 12-15)

Step 12. Take the new ODD and

bezel provided in the CRU kit and prepare for assembly.

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